Chicago to Kanazawa (ORD–KMQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
HND Tokyo 15h 10m JLMHNH → AFASAY Tokyo (HND) to Kanazawa flights
ICN Seoul 16h 5YGGK4 → JLKE Seoul (ICN) to Kanazawa flights
TPE Taoyuan 19h 55m BRCM → BRITNH Taoyuan (TPE) to Kanazawa flights
HKG Hong Kong 32h 23m CX → CXUO Hong Kong (HKG) to Kanazawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Kanazawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+14h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and KMQ, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore ORD Routes KMQ Routes ORD Live Flights KMQ Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Kanazawa (KMQ) Kanazawa to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to KMQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
HND ~15h 10m ICN ~16h 0m TPE ~19h 55m HKG ~32h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
174
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → KMQ
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Return
KMQ → ORD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+14h
Kanazawa is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · KMQ: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Kanazawa.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–KMQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Kanazawa route.
Route details
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: KMQ
Full nameKomatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base
IATA / ICAOKMQ / RJNK
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to KMQ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tokyo Haneda, Incheon and Taiwan Taoyuan.
Kanazawa is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from KMQ to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tokyo Haneda, Incheon and Taiwan Taoyuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.